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May 16, 2005
Straw criticises Uzbek ally as former envoy demands sanctions
The Independent - Straw criticises Uzbek ally as former envoy demands sanctions: Mr Murray, who left the Foreign Office after accusing the British Government of using intelligence gained through torture by Uzbek authorities, said: "Jack Straw may say the situation is serious, but talk is cheap. And other than talk, Britain has done nothing. How much money has the Government spent supporting democratic movements in Uzbekistan? The answer is virtually bugger all.
"I was always told to refer to Uzbekistan as 'our ally'. Is Jack Straw saying that Uzbekistan is no longer our ally?"
Posted by richard on May 16, 2005 10:41 AM in the category Straw Man
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